North Carolina shoppers might not realize just how tough working in retail can be. Many retail workers earn low wages, work long hours and have few -- if any -- benefits. Retail work can be dangerous, too. Workplace injuries are not at all uncommon, and victims often...
Workplace Injuries
Workplace accidents common in medical facilities
Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing, but for some people they are the exact opposite. In fact, workplace accidents happen in medical facilities more frequently than they do in places like construction sites, factories and warehouses. This means that health...
Work related injuries can happen at home
Working from home is the new norm for a lot of people in North Carolina. While this is certainly a big change, you might have noticed several benefits. Maybe you no longer spend hours on end commuting every day, or you are saving money by eating at home instead of...
Toxic work environments
Toxic workplaces in Fayetteville are more common than some people think. Many employers are making changes to their facilities to reduce workplace injuries, not realizing that there are just as many or even more toxic issues right under their noses. These problems can...
The most dangerous jobs in America
American employers spend a staggering amount on workers' compensation costs each year to cover employees who are hurt, injured or otherwise incapacitated while on the job. While workers across virtually all industries assume some level of risk in the workplace, those...
Workforce making extraordinary effort to restore North Carolina communities
For the people of North Carolina, getting knocked down is just another opportunity to get up and stand tall. Hurricane Matthew has damaged thousands of homes and business, created mass flooding and forced many of our families to evacuate their cities and towns.When...
How to prevent common workplace accidents and injuries
On a daily basis, many employees perform tasks and duties that put their well-being and health at risk. While many of us feel safe performing our jobs, it is important to realize that a workplace injury can occur at anytime and anywhere. Not only do workplace...
Keeping clear of injuries at the North Carolina workplace
Each year, about 3 million workers are injured on the job around the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although the majority of these injuries are not considered serious, more than a third of them result in employees taking time off work while they...
Data shows increase in fatal workplace accidents
North Carolina residents may or may not have known that April 28 was Workers' Memorial Day. On that day, people around the country remembered the lives of workers who have died on the job. While they are so doing, employers and employees alike can also work on...
Job-related hazardous energy accidents
Many workers in North Carolina work around machines that have the potential to become sources of hazardous energy. When machines are not properly shut down for maintenance and repairs, an unexpected startup could seriously injure or kill workers. Serious and fatal...